Podcasts about Ripple

In this episode of Behind the Impact, Jonathan Perri, Director of Global Social Impact at Ripple, shares how Ripple is using blockchain and digital payments to accelerate humanitarian aid, expand financial inclusion, and embed social impact into its core business. Learn how innovative partnerships, cross-functional collaboration, and business alignment are helping Ripple create measurable impact while strengthening its financial technology platform.  

What if the biggest players in finance already know what's coming with XRP? Tonight on On The Chain, we're connecting the dots behind a series of developments that continue to point toward XRP's expanding role in the future of global finance. From Ripple's growing enterprise footprint and institutional adoption to regulatory shifts, tokenization, payments, and infrastructure, the headlines are starting to tell a much bigger story. While many people are still focused on short-term price action, institutions appear to be positioning for long-term utility. The question isn't whether XRP has a role to play—it's whether the market fully understands how significant that role could become. In this episode, Jeff and Chip break down the latest XRP developments, explain why these stories matter when viewed together instead of individually, and discuss why the biggest opportunity may still be ahead. In this episode: Ripple's latest strategic developments Institutional adoption and what it signals The expanding utility of the XRP Ledger How tokenization continues to accelerate Global payments, stablecoins, and financial infrastructure Why Wall Street may eventually wish they had accumulated more XRP Whether you're a longtime XRP holder or just trying to understand where digital assets are headed, this episode connects the dots behind one of crypto's most important ecosystems.

Something bigger is happening around XRP—and it isn't just one headline. Ripple President Monica Long has been recognized as one of the most influential leaders in stablecoins as RLUSD continues gaining momentum. MoonPay has connected FedNow to its platform, bringing real-time 24/7 payments another step closer to digital assets. Franklin Templeton now leads tokenized Treasury issuers with $1.6 billion in on-chain AUM growth, while Citadel Securities has made its first major crypto investment with a $400 million commitment to Crypto.com focused on tokenized securities and derivatives. At the same time, the CLARITY Act continues advancing in Washington, providing the regulatory framework institutions have been waiting for. These aren't isolated stories. They're all pointing in the same direction. In today's episode of **On The Chain**, Jeff and Chip connect the dots behind XRP, Ripple, RLUSD, FedNow, tokenization, stablecoins, institutional adoption, and why the financial system appears to be converging faster than ever before. We also go **Around the World**, breaking down today's biggest geopolitical stories, including election integrity, Scott Bessent, Marco Rubio, government oversight, Canada, and the global developments shaping markets and policy. **If you want to understand what's happening—not just the headlines, but how they all fit together—this is the episode you don't want to miss.** ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ## SUPPORT ON THE CHAIN ☕ Badassery Coffee [https://badasserycoffee.com](https://badasserycoffee.com)

Solana ist eine Mega Partnerschaft mit SBI eingegangen um RWAs on chain in Japan zu bringen. Der nächste Schachzug um Ripple ausser Gefecht zu setzen? 00:00 Intro 00:23 Hinweis 00:27 Vorschau 00:35 Bitcoin 04:00 Solana 06:12 Verabschiedung #krypto #cryptonews #cryptotrading #swissquote _____

The landmark Clarity Act is stuck in the Senate over a provision seeking to address Trump's business ties to the the industry. The CLARITY Act is back in focus after a House panel moved the crypto regulation debate to New York, giving the industry another look at whether Washington can still push digital-asset legislation through a crowded political calendar. ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts! 00:10 Sponsor: Tangem 00:45 One Year Later 01:10 Still waiting on last minute 01:20 CLARITY 01:50 Hearing for two bullshit bills 02:15 3-pages 02:40 Bitcoin strategic Reserve 03:00 Hearing room? 03:30 Chuck-E-Cheese? 03:40 CLARITY Hearing was a waste of time 04:20 ZERO showed up 04:50 Hard at work 05:20 He still hopeful? 05:30 Gallego says nope 06:00 Deputy Director Harry Jung 06:40 Wishing it would not go away doesn't make it go away 08:00 Elizabeth Warren is always ready with a FUD drop 09:00 Robinhood & Solana don't give a shit about CLARITY 09:45 IPO season will be constant reminder that markets are broken 10:40 Ripple is screwed though #Crypto #XRP #Ethereum ~CLARITY Act Finally Drops Today?

Set the controls for the heart of 1985 and the Dead's 20th anniversary shows at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, with a look at the band's very busy year, plus Dead Head adventures aplenty.Guests: Dennis McNally, Len Dell'Amico, Rosie McGee, John Leopold, Dave Leopold, Johnny Dwork, David Lemieux, Nicholas Meriwether, Dave PerlisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you listened to Part 1, you already know Ileana Garcia doesn't hold back. Part 2 goes somewhere I honestly didn't expect when we sat down to record it. We start with something that still visibly stings a little: the Wall Street Journal feature that was supposed to be a proud moment for her and instead turned into something else entirely. Ileana walks me through what actually happened behind that headline, and by the end of that story, I understood exactly what her brother meant when he called it "engagement by enragement." Ileana tells me about the anonymous accounts that stitched her videos together just to mock her, the men who show up in her comments for no reason other than cruelty, and the moment she almost shut her whole account down over it. What struck me most wasn't the hate itself, it was how clearly she's learned to tell the difference between the comments that are actually about her and the ones that are really about whoever's typing them. But this conversation isn't only about what's hard. Ileana opens up about why she's stayed close with her ex-husband, and why that friendship makes complete sense to her even when it confuses everyone else. And she shares a little about her new relationship, and what it's like to build something new while an audience is watching the whole thing unfold. If Part 1 was about the decision to leave, this one is about everything that gets rebuilt in the years after. Ileana's as funny and as unguarded here as she was in Part 1, maybe even more so. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, start there first, then come back for this one. Ripple On!!! More About the Guest Ileana Garcia is the creator behind Illy in the Streets on TikTok, where she's built a following of over 50,000 by talking openly about what life actually looks like after leaving a long marriage. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, her content covers the parts most people go through quietly: the agonizing decision itself, navigating friends and family, guilt and sadness, untangling finances, and the slow work of reinvention and reflection. She's just as candid about what comes after, from dating again to building new relationships, and doesn't shy away from talking about the internet hate that comes with putting your life online. Before entering content creation, Ileana spent her career in enterprise sales, and it shows in the way she naturally tells a story. Ripple with Ileana Garcia: TikTok More About the Host Steve Harper is the founder of Ripple Central and host of The Ripple Effect Podcast, where he explores what it really takes to build authentic, meaningful relationships. He also owns Owner Insite, a construction project management software company. Steve runs The Pond, a community built around intentional connection and 8-Minute Ripple events. Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram Facebook X Website

Ripple continues expanding far beyond the narrative most people still associate with XRP. This week alone, Ripple joined the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member to help shape the future of AI-powered payments, Ripple Ventures participated in Velocity's $38 million Series A funding round, Ripple reaffirmed that traditional finance is being rebuilt on blockchain rails, and the company continued pushing for regulatory clarity in Washington. Individually, these stories may not seem groundbreaking. Together, they paint a much bigger picture. Tonight, Jeff and Chip connect the dots behind Ripple's growing role across AI, stablecoins, institutional finance, blockchain infrastructure, and digital asset regulation—and why XRP's ecosystem continues getting even bigger. We also discuss Ripple's support for veteran-owned businesses, the latest Swell 2026 announcement, the return of the Ripple Clarity Truck to Washington, our Around the World geopolitical segment, and finish the night with a few laughs. Topics Covered • Ripple joins the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member • AI Agent Payments and the XRP Ledger • Ripple Ventures invests in Velocity's $38M Series A • Traditional finance rebuilt on blockchain rails • Ripple Effect grants supporting veteran-owned businesses • Ripple Swell 2026 speaker announcement • Ripple Clarity Truck returns to Washington D.C. • Stu Alderoty on the CLARITY Act • Around the World: Biden, France, geopolitics & more • Funny segment

Crypto News: Bitcoin rallies to $65K. U.S., UK move to align rules for tokenized finance across world's largest financial markets. Senator Lummis shares Clarity Act senate vote. Doppler Finance and SBI Digital Finance partner to build institutional lending and collateral infrastructure for XRP in Japan.Brought to you by ⭐️⛏️ GoMining is an All-in-one Bitcoin superapp to mine, earn and use BTC. They have 5 Million+ users and have been live since 2021. - https://siagomininglatvia.sjv.io/aNLaRq 

BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Ripple, and 49 other firms have joined the UK's tokenization taskforce to develop live tokenization use cases across financial markets. Trump calls for the Senate to pass the Clarity Act.Brought to you by

Have you ever had that moment where you realize the life you built isn't actually the one you want anymore? Today's guest knows that feeling better than almost anyone I've talked to on this show. Ileana Garcia (you probably know her as Illy in the Streets on TikTok) has spent the last few years turning her gray divorce and everything that followed into some of the most honest and funniest content out there. If you've ever gone through a divorce after 50, or you're staring down starting over at 50 and wondering if you have it in you, this conversation is going to feel like sitting across from a friend who already walked the road you're on. We talk about what it actually looks like to date after divorce when you haven't done it in decades (spoiler: it's a whole new world out there). We get into how she's managed to stay friends with her ex, which honestly might be the part of her story that surprises people the most. And we don't skip past the hard stuff either, because being a content creator in this space means dealing with online criticism that most people never see behind the videos. What I love most about Ileana is that she never tried to build some polished, curated version of herself online. She just showed up as she is, funny and a little chaotic and completely unfiltered, and that authentic social media approach is exactly why people can't get enough of her. We talk about what pushed her to leave a whole career in sales behind for this, what that career change to content creator actually felt like in the messy middle, and whether she ever saw any of this coming. If you've ever wondered whether you could rebuild your friendships, your confidence, or your whole sense of self after everything falls apart, stick around for this one. Ileana's story might just be the permission slip you didn't know you needed. More About the Guest Ileana Garcia is the creator behind Illy in the Streets on TikTok, where she's built a following of over 50,000 by talking openly about what life actually looks like after leaving a long marriage. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, her content covers the parts most people go through quietly: the agonizing decision itself, navigating friends and family, guilt and sadness, untangling finances, and the slow work of reinvention and reflection. She's just as candid about what comes after, from dating again to building new relationships, and doesn't shy away from talking about the internet hate that comes with putting your life online. Before entering content creation, Ileana spent her career in enterprise sales, and it shows in the way she naturally tells a story. Ripple with Ileana Garcia: TikTok More About the Host Steve Harper is the founder of Ripple Central and host of The Ripple Effect Podcast, where he explores what it really takes to build authentic, meaningful relationships. He also owns Owner Insite, a construction project management software company. Steve runs The Pond, a community built around intentional connection and 8-Minute Ripple events. Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram Facebook X Website

Swift, het wereldwijde betaalnetwerk voor banken, zet een nieuwe stap. Het bedrijf gaat met zeventien grootbanken op zes continenten testen met een op blockchain gebaseerd grootboek, dat 24/7 grensoverschrijdende betalingen mogelijk moet maken. Banken als HSBC, Citi, UBS, BNP Paribas en Wells Fargo bereiden zich voor op live transacties met getokeniseerde deposito's, digitale versies van bankgeld die op de eigen grootboeken van de banken worden uitgegeven. Het systeem is negen maanden geleden aangekondigd en moet klanten in staat stellen geld te verplaatsen buiten kantooruren om, ook in het weekend, voordat de definitieve afwikkeling via de bestaande betalingssystemen plaatsvindt. Het nieuwe grootboek van Swift maakt daarbij geen gebruik van een publieke blockchain of een cryptomunt, en werkt dus met eigen bankgeld in plaats van stablecoins. Dat roept vragen op over de toekomst van partijen als Ripple, dat met XRP al jaren claimt sneller en goedkoper grensoverschrijdende betalingen te kunnen afhandelen. Verschillende deelnemende banken hebben ook banden met Ripple's netwerk, dus een rol voor XRP is niet meteen uitgesloten. De stap van Swift laat vooral zien dat grootbanken liever zelf de regie houden over hun digitale infrastructuur dan afhankelijk te zijn van externe partijen. Decentralisatie, vaak het uitgangspunt van crypto, is bij dit initiatief ver te zoeken. Terwijl banken zich buigen over hun eigen betaalinfrastructuur, blijft de koers van bitcoin voorlopig zijn eigen weg volgen. Analist Bert Slagter van kennisplatform Bitcoin Alpha bespreekt hoe de koers de afgelopen week, op twee schokken na, redelijk stabiel bleef, terwijl de zoektocht naar de bodem voortduurt. Het oplaaiende conflict tussen de Verenigde Staten en Iran zorgt voor meer onzekerheid op de markten en een stijgende olieprijs, met gevolgen voor bitcoin. En er is nieuws over de Amerikaanse Clarity Act. Door het zomerreces van het Amerikaanse congres begint de tijd te dringen voor het aannemen van de wet in 2026. Bovendien komen de tussentijdse verkiezingen dichterbij. Komt de Clarity Act er überhaupt nog wel? Co-host is Mauro Halve, voorzitter van branchevereniging VBNL. Over de podcast Cryptocurrency are here to stay. In deze wekelijkse podcast gidst Daniël Mol je door het belangrijkste cryptonieuws, langs hypes en trends, voor- en tegenstanders en winst en verlies. In het A-deel bespreken we het laatste nieuws en in het B-deel gaan we in gesprek met een gast. Van cypherpunkpioneers tot grootbanken die aan de haal gaan met stablecoins, van Bitcoin tot Ethereum tot CBDC's. Alles passeert de revue.Reageren? Stuur dan een mail naar cryptocast@bnr.nl Gasten Mauro Halve is voorzitter bij de branchevereniging voor cryptodienstverleners VBNL. Bert Slagter is analist bij kennisplatform Bitcoin Alpha. Links Persbericht van Swift over de lancering van het nieuwe blockchainsysteem met 17 banken Coindesk over hoe Swift met 17 banken 24/7 bankieren mogelijk wil maken CCN over de mogelijke gevolgen van Swifts nieuwe grootboek voor Ripple Host Daniël Mol is presentator en redacteur van de Cryptocast. Hij is sinds 2017 met Bitcoin bezig en kwam in 2021 bij het team van de Cryptocast. Redactie Daniël Mol Matthijs Damsteeg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ripple isn't slowing down. While most people are still watching the XRP price, Ripple keeps expanding the infrastructure behind the scenes. From RLUSD and tokenization to institutional custody, global payments, and enterprise adoption, the pace hasn't slowed—it has accelerated. The question isn't whether Ripple is building. The question is whether the market realizes what it's building. In today's episode of On The Chain, Jeff and Chip connect the dots across the latest Ripple and XRP developments to explain why the next phase may be much bigger than most people expect. If you've been following the headlines one story at a time, this episode will help you see the bigger picture.

Everyone is watching XRP price. Almost nobody is watching what Ripple, banks, governments, and global corporations are actually building. Today's show connects the dots between Ripple's expanding infrastructure, Evernode's vision for productive on-chain capital, Sony's stablecoin ambitions, Custodia Bank's Supreme Court challenge, the CLARITY Act, and why institutional finance appears to be moving toward a completely different financial system. The biggest XRP story isn't about price. It's about the infrastructure quietly being built while most of the market is looking somewhere else. On today's show: ✅ Ripple's next phase of institutional adoption ✅ Evernode and why idle capital is the future of finance ✅ Sony's move into stablecoins ✅ The latest on the CLARITY Act and U.S. crypto regulation ✅ Custodia Bank's Supreme Court filing against the Federal Reserve ✅ Separating XRP facts from SWIFT misinformation ✅ Apple and Micron's massive U.S. manufacturing investments ✅ Europe's push toward digital surveillance and Chat Control ✅ Geopolitical developments shaping the future financial landscape If you've been wondering why Ripple continues to build regardless of XRP's current price, this episode connects the dots.

They Can't Ignore XRP Today wasn't about one headline. It was about what all of the headlines mean when you connect the dots. Ripple just put the XRP brand on the jersey of a major NCAA athletics program. AI is rapidly expanding on the XRP Ledger. The XRPL Foundation just surpassed 1,000,000 agentic payments. Franklin Templeton publicly acknowledged XRP's maturity compared to newer blockchain networks. At the same time, regulatory momentum in Washington continues to move in favor of digital assets. Individually, these may seem like separate stories. Together, they paint a very different picture. Tonight, we break down why XRP is becoming much more than another cryptocurrency—and why institutions, developers, governments, and now even mainstream sports are all converging on the same ecosystem. We also cover:

De cryptomarkt oogt deze week rustiger. Bitcoin staat op bijna 63.000 dollar, iets hoger dan vorige week, en lijkt minder gevoelig voor schokken op de aandelenmarkt of negatief nieuws uit de sector zelf. Michael Saylor verkocht met zijn bedrijf Strategy bijna 3.600 bitcoin, terwijl de koers juist opliep. Ook de oorlog in Iran had weinig effect, en op de altcoinmarkt is het beeld vergelijkbaar. Of de bodem van deze bearmarkt is bereikt, blijft de vraag. De overgangsfase van de Europese cryptowet MiCAR is voorbij en de wet is nu definitief. Grootste afvaller is Binance. Een van de grootste cryptobeurzen ter wereld haalde geen vergunning onder MiCAR; de aanvraag in Griekenland ging eind juni van tafel en nu volgt een poging in Frankrijk. Tot die tijd kunnen Europeanen niet op Binance handelen. Ripple kreeg wel groen licht, in Luxemburg, en mag nu in alle EU-landen cryptobetalingen aanbieden. In totaal zijn er 279 vergunningen in de Europese Economische Ruimte, met Duitsland, Frankrijk en Nederland als koplopers. De 28 Nederlandse vergunningen zijn vooral een compliment aan toezichthouder AFM. In de Verenigde Staten loopt het plan voor een Strategische Bitcoin Reserve vertraging op door onenigheid tussen ministeries. Zestien maanden na het decreet van president Trump is er formeel nog niets gebeurd. De reserve moet de in beslag genomen bitcoin vasthouden die de VS bezit, ruim 328.000 stuks, omgerekend zo'n 20 miljard dollar. De ministeries van Financiën en Handel strijden over wie de reserve mag beheren, mede door juridische twijfels. Of het er ooit van komt is onzeker: een decreet is geen wet, en de BITCOIN Act die dit zou moeten regelen lijkt kansloos in het Congres, zeker nu de tussentijdse verkiezingen dichterbij komen. Deze week in de Cryptocast Een gesprek over de wisselwerking tussen crypto, bitcoin en AI. De belangrijkste crypto CEO's, zoals Brian Armstrong van Coinbase, roepen maar al te graag dat crypto elementair is voor AI. Want hoe kunnen al die AI-agents straks online betalen? Nou, dat verhaal ligt wel wat genuanceerder, maar in theorie kan crypto en dan vooral stablecoins een rol gaan spelen. Te gast zijn Bert en Peter Slagter. Strategy verkoopt 3.588 bitcoin voor 216 miljoen dollar Binance staakt diensten in de EU na mislukte vergunningaanvraag Ripple krijgt volledige vergunning via Luxemburg voor de hele EER Amerikaanse bitcoinreserve stokt door strijd tussen Financiën en Handel Cryptocast 437B | Betaalt AI straks met crypto en welke rol krijgt Bitcoin in een AI-wereld Met Daniël Mol (BNR Cryptocast) of Bart Mol (Satoshi Radio) bespreken we elke week de stand van de cryptomarkt. Luister live donderdagochtend rond 8:50 in De Ochtendspits, of wanneer je wilt via bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crypto News: U.S. SEC to propose crypto rule as soon as this month to ease startups, fundraising. Vanguard seeks digital assets chief after years of crypto skepticism. Bitcoin, XRP draw Japanese firms as weak yen drives treasury diversification.

Texas A&M University's David Anderson discusses the USDA's 18-month forecast. Grocery prices are likely to stay higher, largely because food and energy costs have outsized influence and can be harder to predict. The discussion emphasizes that forecasts aren't magic—major shocks like drought, animal disease outbreaks (such as avian influenza), or energy price spikes can shift what happens after the forecast is released—but the modeling still provides a useful planning picture.

Crypto News: Bitcoin rallies to $64,000 as Trump says Bitcoin may be added to Trump Accounts. Crypto Clarity Act has until August 7th to pass before the Senate leaves for summer recess.Bitcoin's U.S. reserve still a work-in-progress as federal agencies hash it out. Brought to you

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Healthcare organizations face growing pressure to modernize clinical systems while defending against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. In this episode, host Kim Coombes is joined by Connection Security Center of Excellence experts John Chirrillo and Rob Di Girolamo to discuss Ripple Security Logic, a framework for understanding and managing risk across today's highly connected healthcare environments. The conversation explores the interconnected relationships between endpoints, medical devices, networks, cloud platforms, identities, and clinical workflows. Hear from our experts as they discuss how XDR-powered observability, Zero Trust principles, AI-driven analytics, and resilience-focused strategies can help healthcare organizations reduce risk, strengthen threat detection, and support better patient outcomes. Moderator: Kimberlee Coombes, Security Solution Architect, Connection Guest: John Chirillo, Principal Security Architect, Connection Guest: Rob Di Girolamo, Senior Security Architect, Connection Show Notes (0:00) - Welcome and episode overview: Healthcare cybersecurity and Ripple Security (1:02) - How Ripple Security changes organizational thinking about cybersecurity (2:00) - Interconnected ecosystem of healthcare data and devices (2:57) - Visualizing ripple effects on patient care and organizational risks (3:27) - The number of connected devices per hospital bed (4:26) - Growth of attack surface with connected medical devices (5:24) - Importance of endpoint security and XDR's role in healthcare (6:22) - How XDR correlates telemetry for threat detection (7:20) - The critical role of observability versus simple data collection (8:45) - Distinguishing noise from signals using context-aware observability (10:10) - Significance of XDR in managing healthcare's vast device ecosystem (11:37) - Visibility challenges in healthcare networks and XDR's benefits (13:01) - Faster detection and response through integrated telemetry (14:50) - The importance of east-west traffic monitoring and network segmentation (17:37) - Redefining perimeter security in a remote and cloud-enabled world (20:03) - Combating alert fatigue with AI-driven analytics (21:55) - Security considerations for cloud adoption in healthcare (25:08) - Impact of breaches and costs on healthcare organizations (26:04) - Building resilience as a core component of cybersecurity strategy (28:24) - Aligning security with business resilience and clinical continuity (29:21) - Final thoughts: Trust, resilience, and proactive cybersecurity planning

Send us Fan MailWe break down the NBA's proposed one-shot free throw rule and why it could change how the sport feels, how teams strategize, and how players get valued. We also dig into the unintended consequences for stats, legacy debates, and whether the WNBA, college, and other levels could follow next. • What the one-shot free throw rule is and why the NBA is testing it • Faster game flow from fewer stoppages and less rest at the line • Higher pressure on every attempt and bigger swings on one miss • Increased value for elite free throw shooters in closing minutes • New incentives for defenses to target weak shooters • Confusion around comparing free throw percentages across eras • Ripple effects for fantasy basketball, analysis, and player evaluation • Whether the rule could spread to the WNBA, college, and high school Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show. Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

Ripple is building something bigger than most people think—and XRP may be at the center of it. Over the past week, Ripple, the XRP Ledger (XRPL), RLUSD, OpenUSD, and new on-chain credit proposals have revealed a much bigger strategy taking shape. When you connect the dots, it becomes clear that Ripple isn't just building products—it's helping build the financial infrastructure for the next generation of global finance. In today's episode of On The Chain, we break down why these developments matter and why many investors may still be underestimating what Ripple and XRP are becoming.

Brian from Santiment joined to review the crypto market metrics for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple XRP, and Solana.

We explore the very high times of the Grateful Dead's 1966, touring Rancho Olompali with Rosie McGee, swan-diving into Owsley's magical banana box of mystery reels, and celebrating the feral young Dead heard on the new July 3rd, 1966 Fillmore Auditorium release.Guests: Rosie McGee, Ron Rakow, Bob Matthews, David Freiberg, David Lemieux, HawkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin rebounds after hitting a fresh 21-month low, below its 200-week moving average — but underneath the panic, whales just made THE LARGEST single Bitcoin accumulation spike EVER recorded on chain: 270,000 BTC scooped up at $59K, bigger than the COVID bottom (150K) and the FTX bottom. Cantor Fitzgerald says the bear market is entering its FINAL stretch, projecting a late October bottom based on historical cycles. Metaplanet added 2,823 BTC to push its stack past 43,000. Robinhood just went 24/5 as DTCC's new 24x5 clearing goes live — Wall Street is officially catching up to crypto's 24/7 reality. Meanwhile the biggest stablecoin launch in history just dropped: 140+ giants — BlackRock, Visa, Stripe, Mastercard, Amex, Google, Coinbase, Ripple — launched Open USD (OUSD), a USDC killer that crashed Circle stock 15% overnight. Add June's brutal Marubozu candle (worst month since June 2022), Fed rate HIKE fears from Kevin Warsh, Strategy's $1.25 BILLION sell authorization, and Trump's disclosed $1.4 BILLION in 2025 crypto earnings blowing up Clarity Act ethics negotiations — and we break down whether smart money just called the bottom, or if this is a whale trap before the next leg lower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada is entering one of the most important moments in its innovation history. As global tensions rise and national security becomes a growing priority, founders, investors, and governments are being forced to rethink how Canadian defence technology is built, funded, and scaled.In this special episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen steps into the guest seat as part of a live panel recording from the Arctic Edge event, held during Toronto Tech Week on May 26th, 2026. Against the backdrop of escalating Arctic sovereignty concerns and a new era of national security, this panel, aptly named “The Backers,” brings together leading Canadian investors to dissect the burgeoning defence technology sector in Canada.Moderated by Matthew Lombardi of The Icebreaker, the discussion features Matt Cohen (Ripple Ventures), Devin Galloway (Garage Capital), and Mark Maybank (Maverix Private Equity). Together, they explore the seismic shift in Canadian capital markets, from the historical reluctance to fund defence to the current “cultural permission” that is finally opening doors. They tackle the complexities of dual-use technology, the harsh realities of government procurement, the critical “Series A gap” for sovereign-interest companies, and what it truly takes to build a world-beating defence company from Canada.Whether you're a founder navigating the defence landscape, an investor looking for the next frontier, or simply interested in the future of Canadian sovereignty, this episode offers a raw, unfiltered look at the challenges and immense opportunities ahead.Why Defence Investing is Finally Changing in Canada (02:48)* Why Canadian defence technology has become a national priority after years of limited investment* How changes to venture fund mandates and government policy are opening new opportunities for founders* Why investors believe Canada is only at the beginning of its defence innovation journeyDefence vs. Dual Use: The Debate Every Founder Should Understand (04:08)* Why some investors believe dual-use businesses reduce risk while others see them as a distraction* The challenges of serving both commercial and government customers at the same time* Why simply having the conversation around defence represents major cultural progress for CanadaWhy Procurement Still Matters More Than Capital (10:00)* The encouraging signs that Canadian procurement is beginning to move faster* Why government demand signals remain one of the biggest barriers to investment* How procurement reform could unlock the next generation of defence startupsThe Hottest Trends and Biggest Mistakes in Defence Tech (12:06)* Why AI, robotics, drones, and autonomous systems are attracting enormous investor attention* How experienced operators separate themselves from founders chasing hype* Why understanding military procurement is just as important as building great technologyWhat Great Defence Founders Do Differently (15:33)* Why credibility, patience, and long-term relationship building matter more than moving fast* The importance of recruiting exceptional talent around a mission that inspires people* Why fundraising skills are critical for capital-intensive defence businessesBuilding Companies for Decades, Not Years (17:44)* Why defence investing requires a completely different timeline than traditional software startups* How venture firms are adapting to longer company-building cycles* Why patient capital is essential for creating world-changing businessesExpanding the Definition of Defence (21:00)* Why protecting critical infrastructure is becoming just as important as military applications* How ports, utilities, emergency services, and cities fit into the modern defence landscape* Why startups should think beyond government procurement when building go-to-market strategiesHelping Startups Win Beyond Writing the First Check (25:11)* How strategic corporate relationships can accelerate growth alongside government contracts* Why investors are building networks of executives who actively support portfolio companies* The growing momentum behind procurement reform across Canadian institutionsAdvice for Founders Building Canada's Next Great Defence Company (27:20)* Why founders should spend time with customers before perfecting the product* The importance of building relationships in Ottawa long before contracts arrive* Why the ambition should be to build a company that leads the world, not just CanadaThe Funding Gap Threatening Canadian Innovation (34:18)* Why Canada still struggles to fund companies through critical growth stages* How government matching funds and institutional investors could help close the gap* Why keeping Canada's best companies at home will require larger pools of patient capitalValuations, Venture Math, and Keeping Canadian Founders in Canada (39:29)* Why Canadian and American venture markets operate under very different economic realities* The dangers of raising oversized rounds before a company is ready* Why solving Canada's capital challenges is essential for keeping world-class entrepreneurs at homeAbout the PanelMatt Cohen is the Founder and Managing Partner of Ripple Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in exceptional founders across Canada and the United States. Ripple has expanded from its roots in B2B software into frontier technologies, including defence and dual-use innovation.Mark Maybank is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity. Maverix focuses on growth-stage investments across North America, with defence and dual-use technologies forming a core part of its investment strategy.Devin Galloway is a General Partner at Garage Capital, one of Canada's leading early-stage venture funds. Since 2014, Garage has backed founders building category-defining companies across software, deep technology, and defence.Connect with Devin Galloway on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devongallowayVisit the Garage Capital website: https://www.garage.vc/Connect with Mark Maybank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-maybankVisit the Maverix Private Equity website: https://www.maverixpe.com/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Bitcoin just cratered to $57K — a fresh 21-month low, the lowest since September 2024 — as the token sliced through its 200-week moving average, historically a signal of prolonged bear markets. Fed rate HIKE fears from Kevin Warsh and mounting concerns over Strategy's new $1.25 BILLION sell authorization are stripping Bitcoin's biggest structural bid, with June ETF outflows now confirmed at a record $6 BILLION. Meanwhile the biggest stablecoin story ever just dropped: 140+ giants — including BlackRock, Visa, Stripe, Mastercard, Amex, Google, Samsung, Shopify, Coinbase, and Ripple — just launched Open USD (OUSD), a USDC killer with zero mint/redeem fees and reserve earnings shared with partners. Stripe's president declared OUSD "the DEFAULT stablecoin for businesses running on Stripe," and Circle stock (CRCL) crashed 15% overnight. Add Trump's disclosed $1.4 BILLION in 2025 crypto earnings blowing up the Clarity Act ethics fight — and we break down whether Bitcoin's bottom is in, or if this is just the start of something much worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted and Calum are teaming up again to make sense of a quiet but highly interesting week for crypto. While Pav is busy making his big live TV debut on Sky News, the boys take a look under the hood to see if market history is repeating itself and where the smart money is actually positioning itself. In this episode, they dive into the numbers behind Bitcoin closing three straight red quarters for only the fourth time ever, exploring whether a 50% drawdown points to a final accumulation phase later in the year or a potential July relief bounce. The boys also unpack the heavy internet chatter after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse publicly criticized Michael Saylor's financial products, right as Strategy announced a massive new capital framework to safely adjust cash reserves. Plus, they explore Kaspa's major internal network clock hard fork to explain why fixed tokenomics matter for long-term growth. Finally, they cover a surprising new local survey showing that high-powered business leaders are personally holding crypto at massive rates, and break down why political pushback on the Clarity Act is shaking up prediction markets. You'll hear:  03:15 Why a three-quarter red streak has historically set up a major accumulation phase, and what July's market behavior usually tells us. 07:14 Brad Garlinghouse clashing with Michael Saylor over structured Bitcoin products and why the Ripple boss thinks it's time to be greedy. 09:20 Calum explains the unique tokenomics of Kaspa's new hard fork 13:16 The real psychological impact behind the headlines of Strategy balancing their cash reserves and how it affects everyday market sentiment. 16:32 An awesome look into a new poll showing 54% of local managing directors and CEOs are personally holding Bitcoin for the long haul. 21:05 Why the upcoming political recess is shifting odds on prediction markets and what the delay means for building a long-term bottom. … and much more! You can read more about the Swyftx survey results here. Want to see what we're looking at every episode? Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here. Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you sign up and verify:  https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc  To get the latest updates, hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto or X @tappingintocrypto If you can't wait to learn more, check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx. This podcast provides general market commentary and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT financial advice. We are NOT licensed financial advisors. Investing in cryptocurrency carries risk. You should always conduct your own research and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Please read Swyftx's Terms and Conditions and Risk Disclosure statement before investing.

Crypto News: The White House meets with law enforcement groups to resolve CLARITY Act objections, with Senate Majority Leader Thune suggesting he may bring the bill to a floor vote in July. J.P. Morgan broadens blockchain settlement network as banks modernize cross-border payments. BlackRock pushes deeper into DeFi with Ethena integration. Ripple wants institutions to borrow against tokenized assets on XRPL.Brought to you by

If you run a business and have ever lost a customer because you didn't call them back fast enough, this one is going to sting. A lead comes in, life happens, and by the time someone picks up the phone, that customer has already booked with whoever responded first. My guest, Austin Willman, built his entire business around fixing that exact problem. He started in door-to-door solar sales, learned the home services world from the ground up, and turned that experience into an AI voice agent that helps contractors and roofers respond to leads the moment they come in, rather than 2 days later. But this conversation goes way beyond business. We also talked about second degree connections, mirror neurons, what kindness actually does to your brain, and why the smallest gesture you make today might matter more than you think. More About the Guest Austin Willman works with agency owners who've outgrown doing everything themselves but aren't ready to lose control or quality. He has interviewed over 80 marketing leaders and agency owners on his podcast, E-Coffee with Experts. Combined with a year of managing Neil Patel and Eric Siu's private agency owner community, Austin has his finger on the pulse of agency operations. His perspective centers on outcomes, relationships, and building pragmatic processes. Ripple with Austin Willman Instagram: @introtoaustin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-willman Business Website: https://www.digitalwebsolutions.com/who-we-are/ Slingshot: https://www.willman.ventures/speedtolead More About the Host Steve Harper is the founder of Ripple Central and host of The Ripple Effect Podcast, where he explores what it really takes to build authentic, meaningful relationships. He also owns Owner Insite, a construction project management software company. Steve runs The Pond, a community built around intentional connection and 8-Minute Ripple events. Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram: http://instagram.com/rippleon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rippleon X: https://twitter.com/rippleon Website: http://www.ripplecentral.com The Pond: https://ripplecentral.com/pond To inquire about Steve's availability for conference keynotes, corporate training, or performance coaching, please contact info@ripplecentral.com. Want to go even deeper? Check out our Substack and Patreon for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes insights. And if you are ready for something more immersive, our Ripple Connect + Grow coaching program is a full year of community, coaching, and accountability designed to help you build more meaningful relationships and create an even bigger Ripple out there in the world. Substack: https://rippleon.substack.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SteveHarper Ripple Connect + Grow: https://ripplecentral.com/connect-grow-coaching

**What did Ripple just do to XRP?** That's the question we couldn't stop asking after looking at everything that happened this week. On their own, these headlines don't seem extraordinary. Monica Long takes center stage. Ripple rolls through Washington pushing the Clarity Act. XRPL Lending moves closer. RLUSD continues expanding. Uphold adds XRP rewards. U.S. lawmakers signal that regulatory clarity is finally within reach. But when you step back... ...a much bigger picture begins to emerge. Tonight, Jeff and Chip connect the dots to explore whether Ripple has quietly shifted XRP into its next phase—and why most people may still be looking in the wrong direction. ### In this episode:

Banks and a faith-based nationwide network, delivered a letter signed by 82 Catholic leaders to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday, urging both parties to oppose Section 604 of the CLARITY Act. ~This Episode is Sponsored by OKX~ Trade RLUSD/XRP on OKX + claim the new user offer! Deposit $100 to get $50 ➜ https://bit.ly/OKXRP Use code: paulbarron *Terms Apply* 00:00 intro 00:09 Sponsor: Tangem 01:05 Cynthia Lummis promises July 4th CLARITY 01:30 Banks Fight back 01:56 Banks Recruit Catholic Churches!? 03:11 Nobody believes this is about human trafficking 03:46 JP Morgan donations & grants 04:39 Elder Abuse? 05:13 Bank Lobby wants a "FINAL PUSH" 05:46 Banks recruiting coalitions to stop CLARITY 06:30 Crypto voters will determine midterms 07:13 Ripple fighting for CLARITY 07:54 Japan approves Ripple RLUSD 08:44 U.S. Behind? 09:40 RLUSD on Ethereum vs XRP Ledger 10:03 Urgency Issue 10:16 Senate Needs to Feel Urgency 10:51 Renewed Urgency from Housing Bill 11:22 Schwab says there's still momentum 12:00 Calendar Deadline 12:50 Elizabeth Warren desperately wants Housing Bill 13:46 Trump leverage 14:42 Tech Market Meltdown 15:18 Strategy Collapsing 16:00 Everyone lost faith in Saylor & $STRC 16:43 Bitcoin FUD 17:23 Trump Signs Quantum Bills 17:46 Government & Bitcoin not prepared 18:03 Ethereum Preparing for Quantum 18:22 Bitmine added to Russell 1000 Index 19:07 A.I. Agent Tokenized Stocks Enabled 19:50 A.I. Enabling and Boosting Crypto 21:07 Banks can't stop this 21:33 outro #Crypto #Banks #XRP ~Banks Destroying Crypto Faith!✝️Catholic Church vs CLARITY!?

The Deadcast explores Steal Your Face's iconic artwork & visits the Grateful Dead's June 1976 return to the road, including a tour of the Dead Head culture that bloomed in their absence.Guests: Richard Loren, John Scher, Ron Rakow, Eugene Dolgoff, Pat Lee, Johnny Dwork, Dave Davis, Rob Bleetstein, John Brackett, Starfinder Stanley, David LemieuxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin remains under pressure as another $469 million flows out of spot Bitcoin ETFs, pushing cumulative ETF demand to its weakest level since July 2025. Matt breaks down why institutional money continues leaving the market, what it means for Bitcoin's short-term outlook, and why history suggests long-term investors may still want to keep emotions in check despite growing fear.The episode also explores Japan's emergence as a global stablecoin leader, with both Circle's USDC and Ripple's RLUSD expanding into the country's regulated financial system. Matt discusses President Trump's decision to delay signing legislation containing a Federal Reserve CBDC ban, the implications for the Clarity Act, and why stablecoins—not Bitcoin—may ultimately become crypto's biggest real-world success story.Finally, Matt covers new crypto security incidents involving Genesis and Cardano wallets, Jameson Lopp's latest research on preparing Bitcoin for a post-quantum world, Kalshi's reported $40 billion valuation, and reflects on why every major Bitcoin bear market has tested investors' patience before rewarding those willing to think in years instead of weeks.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When one person shares their experience living with a condition, something powerful happens. Empathy spreads, understanding grows and change follows. Motivated by this belief, Chandler Chicco Agency created Ripple, which closes the gap between brands and the real patients they serve. The story behind this revolutionary offering, the incredible results already achieved and the lessons brands in every sector can learn are front and center during this podcast featuring Anna Khersonsky, managing director at Chandler Chicco Agency (CCA), Kerry O'Keefe, patient engagement lead for Ripple at CCA, and rare disease advocate James Ian.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ripple has spent years building pieces that, on the surface, looked disconnected. Payments. XRP. RLUSD. Prime Brokerage. Institutional custody. Europe. Native lending. Security. Developer adoption. But what if they were never separate initiatives? What if Ripple has been building a completely new financial infrastructure—and we're only now seeing how all the pieces fit together? In this episode of On The Chain, Jeff and Chip connect the dots behind Ripple Prime's $3 trillion institutional clearing business, Monica Long's European regulatory update, the rapid expansion of RLUSD, XRPL's new lending protocol, formal verification of the XRP Ledger, Korea's largest XRPL accelerator, and why institutional adoption appears to be accelerating faster than ever. Is this the moment Ripple's long-term strategy finally becomes visible?

Markets were hit with a broad risk-off selloff as more than $717 million in crypto positions were liquidated, dragging Bitcoin below $62,000 and pushing major cryptocurrencies sharply lower. Matt examines why this wasn't just a crypto event, but a market-wide move that also hit technology stocks, AI-related assets, and SpaceX, raising questions about whether investors are reacting to geopolitical risks, institutional positioning, or something else entirely.The episode also covers Strategy's weakening preferred stock and what it could mean for the company's Bitcoin acquisition strategy, the Senate's passage of a four-year ban on a Federal Reserve CBDC, and Ripple's preliminary MiCA approval in Europe. Matt also explores growing concerns around quantum computing after new government initiatives aimed at preparing for future encryption threats, and what that could eventually mean for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and digital asset security.Finally, Matt looks at the ongoing SpaceX correction, discusses Craig Cobb's warning that lower Bitcoin lows may still be ahead, and asks the question many investors are wondering this morning: if everything is selling off at once, what does the market know that we don't?Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailThis episode dives into Rhode Island's latest child well-being report, revealing critical insights into the state's progress and ongoing challenges. Paige Parks discusses with Rhode Island Kids Count Executive Director, Paige Parks, about systemic issues affecting children—covering poverty, education gaps, healthcare access, and immigrant family experiences.In this episode:The significance of data-driven advocacy for children's issuesOver 15% of Rhode Island children live in poverty, amidst soaring housing costsTrends in education: declining absenteeism but persistent challenges in early childhood accessImpact of federal policy changes on health insurance and social servicesThe rising number of children in immigrant families—nearly 30%—and the importance of multilingual education programsHow COVID-19 and inflation are magnifying disparities and stressors on familiesThe need for more investments in childcare, social safety nets, and community-based supportThe threat and potential rollback of critical federal and state programs due to policy shiftsStrategies for advocacy and coalition-building at the state levelTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Rhode Island Kids Count and their mission02:06 - The importance of putting children at the top of the policy agenda03:43 - Key findings from the 2026 Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook04:10 - Child poverty and housing affordability crisis in Rhode Island05:13 - Ripple effects of unstable housing on children's well-being06:42 - The true cost of living in Rhode Island—almost 100k needed to stay afloat07:33 - Education insights: progress vs. persistent gaps in early childhood and K-1208:46 - Supporting the whole child: addressing food insecurity and school readiness09:57 - Chronic absenteeism: causes, challenges, and the importance of data11:20 - Health coverage: progress, disparities, and threats from federal policy changes13:20 - Exposure to violence, domestic situations, and their impact on children14:06 - The state of maternal and infant health care; disparities by race15:31 - The vulnerability of immigrant children and families amid federal immigration policies16:48 - The importance of local data amid federal funding cuts18:41 - Strategies for advocacy and policy impact amidst political changes20:15 - Federal data reductions: implications for statewide policy and program planning22:54 - The rising needs of immigrant families for services like dual-language education and workforce support24:11 - Addressing data gaps and community engagement for better child outcomes25:37 - The recent legislative session and how coalitions influence policy for children27:33 - Upcoming challenges: the impact of federal policies like HR 1 on families29:16 - The importance of economic investments to sustain child benefit programsSupport the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

I used to be afraid of cryptocurrency. In this episode of The John Grdina Classroom, I share the personal-transformation journey from fearful to informed — and I ground it all in Scripture, because Jesus spoke about money constantly, and a good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children (Proverbs 13:22). We start with biblical stewardship and generational wealth, then break down in plain English what blockchain technology actually is, where the CLARITY Act stands in Congress right now, and my honest reasoning for owning XRP and Solana — including Ripple's work with Mastercard and major banks. I put on my skeptic hat and answer the hardest objections head-on: Is crypto safe? Is it a scam? What about the volatility? Then I hand you two low-emotion systems any man can run — dollar-cost averaging on the way in, and earning passive income by staking Solana — plus the real engine of financial freedom, which is time and discipline, not hype. This is a self-improvement and life faith podcast for men who want to lead, provide, and build something that lasts. Not financial advice — one faithful man's reasoning, handed back to you.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MB897IcrtEke2alZHdP3pApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-grdina-classroom/id1596314353CONNECTWebsite: https://johngrdina.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.grdina.1Getting started on Kraken (referral): code hj7s3kcs — https://invite.kraken.com/JDNW/j0il8mk8This is a referral link that may benefit both of us. Check current promo terms on Kraken's page.This episode is for education and encouragement, not financial advice. I'm not a financial advisor. Crypto is volatile and you can lose money. Never invest more than you can afford to lose, never go into debt to invest, and do your own research or consult a licensed professional.#SelfImprovementPodcast #PersonalTransformation #LifeFaithPodcast #FaithAndFamilyPodcast #CatholicMen #MenOfFaith #4FFramework #JohnGrdina #FreedomToAscend #FaithFamilyFitnessFinance #MilesFidelis

Send Us a Message!A middle school classroom can feel like a storm of emotions, hormones, and stories and that's before we even get to the hard parts of history. Our guest, public school educator and Soul Rising graduate Lola Reddy, shares the real behind-the-scenes work that helps her stay steady: daily Reiki, clear energetic boundaries, and the kind of deep healing that changes how you respond when life is lifing. We talk about what drew Lola into Soul Rising during a major personal transition and why “self-work first” isn't a slogan, it's survival for caretakers, parents, and empaths. Lola breaks down her simple morning Reiki routine (breath, chakra focus, intention, and a protective bubble) and explains the difference it makes in patience, clarity, and classroom culture. We also explore somatic movement, matriarchal lineage support, and shamanic journeying that doesn't require perfect visuals to be powerful. Then Lola shares unforgettable moments of synchronicity: a Fire Horse journey that later mirrors a real tunnel-to-light experience, Lunar New Year symbols appearing in ordinary life, and a power animal story that moves through fear, grief, and surprising support. We also go into what it means to teach slavery, lynching, and discrimination truthfully while protecting students' emotional wellness, and why mentorship and community matter when you're doing spiritual growth without the guru model. If you're craving grounded spirituality, practical energy hygiene, and a path back to self-sourced wisdom, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a teacher or empath in your life, and leave a review so more people can find the work. Lola asks that if you enjoyed this episode, please consider donating to Foot Soldiers Park to preserve Selma history at https://footsoldierspark.org/donate/If you are interesting in joining Shantel Ochoa for Soul Contract & Alchemizing Archetypes Masterclass, learn more here: https://moonrisinginstitute.circle.so/c/soul-contracts-archetypes/Moon Rising Shamanic Institute Links:Website: https://moonrisinginstitute.com/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moonrisinginstituteFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moonrisingmysticsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonrising.instituteYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@moonrisinginstituteSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://moonrisinginstitute.kit.com/spiritguideBook a session with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/90-minutes-intensiveBook a FREE 10 minute connect call with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/10-minute-connect-call-srpt

Crypto markets may be slowing down, but billions of dollars are still flowing into private crypto companies, AI infrastructure and prediction markets. In this episode, we discuss why major crypto firms are delaying IPOs, how private market investors are gaining exposure to companies like Kraken, Ripple and Consensys, and why institutional adoption of crypto continues to grow despite market uncertainty. We also discuss the growing intersection between crypto and AI, the future of prediction markets, and why traditional financial institutions are increasingly entering the digital asset space. In this episode, we discuss: - Why crypto companies like Consensys and Ledger are delaying IPOs - How firms like Kraken and Ripple may shape the next wave of public crypto companies - Why crypto VC firms continue to raise billions of dollars - The growing role of AI in crypto platforms and infrastructure - Why prediction markets may become a major sector in crypto - Institutional adoption of Bitcoin, Ethereum and digital assets - The future of tokenization and crypto financial infrastructure - Why traditional finance firms are increasingly entering crypto This episode is sponsored by Hypernative, the proactive onchain security platform for enterprises and institutions.  Hypernative predicts and neutralizes threats before they materialize, powered by the most battle-tested machine learning engine in digital assets. From real-time monitoring and transaction security to compliance screening and automated response, Hypernative gives institutions the confidence to operate onchain without disruption. Already trusted to protect over $100 billion in digital assets across 70+ blockchains. Learn more at hypernative.io.  

Ayo Akinyele, Head of Engineering at RippleX, joined us to discuss the development and adoption of the XRP Ledger by institutions and more.Topics: - Institutions building on the XRPL - Quantum resistance strategy - AI Agent strategy - AMM v2 and DeFi Brought to you by

Crypto News: BlackRock's new bitcoin income fund offers cash flow alongside BTC exposure. BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer Rick Rieder says 'I think Bitcoin is ultimately going considerably higher'. Ripple invests in Flutterwave, pushing its stablecoin and XRP Ledger into payments across Africa. Squid adds Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin for cross-chain swaps.Brought to you by

You already know the feeling. You put your phone down after an hour of scrolling and somehow feel more drained than before you picked it up. Maybe you're in a room full of people you love, and everyone's looking at their screen instead of each other. Maybe you've been quietly wondering if the way you've been living and connecting is actually working for you anymore. If any of that sounds familiar, this conversation is going to feel like coming up for air. I brought Julie Sands back into The Ripple Effect Podcast, and I'll be honest with you: time completely disappeared during this one. Julie is one of the most curious, well-read, and genuinely giving people I have ever had the pleasure of calling a friend. And her story alone is worth the listen. She started her career as an architect, then moved into project management, public works administration, and business development for a construction cooperative. But every single transition she has made has been driven by one thing: a deep commitment to understanding people and helping them show up as their best selves. She is an author, podcast host, and entrepreneur, and she recently became a chapter leader for Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA), an organization dedicated to raising awareness about the very thing we talk about in this episode. That is not a coincidence. That is Julie living out exactly what she believes. We got into what the research actually says about what makes people happy (and it is probably not what most of us spend our days chasing), why doom scrolling is quietly reshaping the way we relate to the people right in front of us, and what it really looks like to pursue meaningful relationships in a world that is designed to keep you distracted. We also touched on something I think a lot of people in that halftime stage of life are feeling but not saying out loud: the quiet question of what you actually want to do with the time you have left. What lights you up? What have you been putting off? What does your real purpose look like now that some of those earlier pressures have started to lift? Julie is also running two podcasts, working on a book, and the way her brain connects ideas is something you genuinely have to hear for yourself. Come hang out with us. You will not regret it. Want to go even deeper? Check out Patreon for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes insights. And if you are ready for something more immersive, our Connect + Grow Ripple coaching program is a full year of community, coaching, and accountability designed to help you build more meaningful relationships and create an even bigger Ripple out there in the world. Links below. Ripple On!!! Dive into Julie Sands' first interview on The Ripple Effect Podcast: https://youtu.be/Q5mfnER_nbA Ripple with Julie Sands Listen to Gearshift Gab Julie also started making earrings as a fundraiser so her son could go on a mission trip to Jamaica with their church. In three weeks, without posting a single thing on social media, she sold over 1,000 pairs! She sold them out of her purse to friends and acquaintances. No ad spend, just genuine human connection doing what it does best. You can check out her awesome collections here: https://jewelsbyjules.net Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram: http://instagram.com/rippleon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rippleon X: https://twitter.com/rippleonWebsite: http://www.ripplecentral.com

Crypto News: Michael Saylor lies saying Strategy never said it would sell its Bitcoin. Visa says it has moved $7B annually in stablecoins through its network. Stellar Development Foundation has unveiled a quantum preparedness plan to migrate all XLM accounts to quantum-resistant signatures by end of 2027. Ripple and Bitso expand their partnership, bringing Bitso's MXN-backed stablecoin MXNB to the XRP Ledger. Brought to you by

The Deadcast tells the dramatic story of when the Hells Angels put ex-Grateful Dead Records president Ron Rakow on trial for walking away from the Dead with $225,000 he believed the band owed him.Guests: Ron Rakow, Steve Brown, Terry Haggerty, John Scher, David Lemeiux See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crypto News: Jim Cramer continues being bearish on Bitcoin. BlackRock and Fidelity are quietly turning bitcoin ETFs into a two-firm market. Mastercard has launched a payment system designed for AI agents to transact autonomously, with Coinbase, Ripple ,Solana and polygon among 30+ partners already signed on.Brought to you by

What if the secret to winning in CPG wasn't chasing the next trend – but staying focused on simple ingredients, a clear brand promise, and flawless execution? In this episode, Jeff Richards, founder and CEO of plant-based milk brand Mooala, explains how a commitment to organic sourcing, clear positioning, and a disciplined retail strategy helped transform a scrappy startup into one of the category's fastest-growing companies – even as the plant-based industry around it raced to reinvent itself. Show notes: 0:20: Jeff Richards, Founder & CEO, Mooala – Jeff reflects on his participation in BevNET Live's New Beverage Showdown in 2017 and discusses leaving investment banking to pursue an opportunity he saw in almond milk. He talks about Mooala's distinctive organic almond and banana milks and explains how the brand differentiated itself through organic certification, ingredient transparency, and flavor-forward formulations. He opens up about the challenges of educating consumers, refining Mooala's packaging, and adapting its messaging as shopper priorities evolved. He also details the realities of scaling a refrigerated beverage brand, from securing early wins with retailers such as Whole Foods, Costco, H-E-B, and Wegmans to navigating distribution, pricing, and marketing constraints with limited resources. Jeff shares lessons from fundraising, including the risks of raising capital before establishing product-market fit, and reflects on the rise and subsequent correction of the plant-based category. Looking back, he emphasizes the importance of incremental improvement, disciplined innovation, and patience, noting that Mooala's recent success stems from the alignment of strong products, clear brand messaging, organic positioning, and growing consumer demand. Brands in this episode: Mooala, Silk, Blue Diamond, Deep Eddy Vodka, Oatly, Ripple

The Deadcast uncovers the secrets of Steal Your Face, the Dead's 1976 live album with a checkered reputation, dramatic backstory, & sonic experimentation by Phil Lesh & Owsley Stanley. Guests: Ron Rakow, Al Teller, John Scher, Ned Lagin, David Lemeiux See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.